Karen A. Samaroo
*** **** **** ** ***** Mountain, GA 30087
Cell 404-***-**** ************@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational
background, and ability to work well with people. I possess the ability to obtain and process
information, analyze data, plan and prioritize work, verbally communicate and work in a team
structure.
Skills
Customer Service, Human Resources, Administrative, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, Banner, Extender, Internet, Oracle, Data Entry, Clerical, Time management and
interpersonal skills
Education
05/2014 Bachelor of Science in HealthCare Management
Clayton State University
05/2012 Associate of Science in Health Administration
Georgia Perimeter College
Experience
03/14- Present CA Housekeeper, Brookdale Senior Living
• Clean and maintain common areas and offices of building
• Assist where necessary and attend to residents and staff when needed
06/13- 03/14 Human Resources Assistant, Park Springs CCRC
• Assist with daily operations under HR Coordinator and Director
• Perform data entry in various databases and help conduct new hire orientation
• Perform criminal searches, assist with I-9 forms, workers comp and new hire packets
• Maintain employee records, conduct audits, process terminations and background checks/
reference checks and assist with recruitment
• Update employee change request and process paperwork; update employee benefits
09/12- 05/13 Financial Aid Counselor, Atlanta Metropolitan State College
• Process Verification documents and award financial aid
• Maintain and adhere to Federal Regulations; provide customer service/answer calls
• Process and reconcile loans in COD software
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Banner, Excel, NSLDS, FAA Access, Extender
04/12- 09/12 AL Housekeeper, Brookdale Senior Living
• Clean apartments
• Maintain clean restrooms and offices/common areas
05/11- 06/12 Office Clerk/Admin Assistant, Georgia Perimeter College
Assist students at the front counter and perform data entry; data and project management
Perform clerical duties in various databases and create/ manage the department’s annual
budget
• Monitor departmental expenditures to ensure proper allocation of budgeted funds on a
monthly basis
Access to databases such as FSA-Atlas, E-sams, GRITS, Banner, Extender
• Assist director and managers with various administrative tasks and projects; prepare
reports
• Serve as representative for office; first point of contact; respond to incoming calls and
emails
03/09-04/12 Front End Supervisor, Ross Stores
• Operate Cash Register and count tills
• Supervise staff on various shifts
• Prep inventory in Stock Room and supervise sales floor
07/10- 03/11 Work Study Student, Georgia Perimeter College
Perform clerical duties and answer phones
02/08- 03/09 Sales Associate, Kohl’s Department Store
• Operate a Cash Register, count tills after shift
• On the “Top Employees List” for activating new Kohl’s Credit Card accounts
07/08-02/09 Financial Aid Assistant, Georgia Perimeter College
• Perform Clerical duties such as alphabetize, file and shred documents
• Answer phones and perform data entry
* References available upon request